Istanbul, the cultural capital of Europe, is a city brimming with history, architecture, and a growing LGBTQ+ scene. As a bridge between Europe and Asia, Istanbul has been influenced by both continents, resulting in a diverse and welcoming atmosphere for all visitors. The city's gay districts, Taksim and Beyoglu, are house to numerous gay bars, clubs, and venues that cater to LGBTQ+ individuals and allies.
A Welcoming and Lively Nightlife
When the clock strikes midnight, Istanbul's lgbtq+ nightlife comes alive. While some clubs and bars start filling up around 12:00 am, others start their doors earlier. Saturdays are the busiest nights, followed closely by Fridays. Special events and occasions can also attract crowds on other days of the week, although Mondays tend to be quieter as locals recover from a long Sunday night.
Unlike in some other cities, most gay bars and clubs in Istanbul do not have dark rooms or allow sexual connection. However, kissing and hugging are generally accepted and encouraged. These establishments provide safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community to socialize and enjoy themselves.
Exploring the Gay V
Charlotte’s Best LGBTQ+ Bars
Nightlife
Ready for a night out? These LGBTQ-friendly bars are the city's top picks.
by Dean McCain
Azucar Latino Charlotte
Area: East Charlotte
If you’ve got dancing on your mind and need to move your hips, Azucar is your nightclub. Rising-star DJs, extravagant drag queens and studly go-go dancers make this Latin venue one to guarantee a wild darkness out. The fun and flashy nightclub is all about dancing whenever, and with whomever, you want.
Bar Argon
Neighborhood: LoSo
Located down South Boulevard, this casual boogie club is a welcoming spot for all types. Check Argon’s online calendar for themed nights favor leather gear parties, Latin nights, line dancing lessons, karaoke and even table-top card game tournaments. Saturday nights on the move floor are some of the best on the scene.
Chasers
Neighborhood: NoDa
For over 30 years, Chasers has served as a welcoming cosmos for everyone to delight in a night of high-energy dancing and daily consume specials. Against the glow of neon lights, go-go dancers join you on the dance floor an electric experience. Check Chasers’ calendar for regular events, such as drag s
LGBTQ+ nightlife in Chicago: queer and lesbian bars, clubs, and more
Chicago’s nightlife is a lot like the city itself — inclusive, diverse, and welcoming to all. It’s also a whole lot of enjoyable. Our gay and female homosexual bars have a tiny bit of something for everyone, with late-night lounges, dance clubs,burlesque and performative shows, and long-standing neighborhood watering holes in almost every corner of the city. And each comes with their own distinct history and vibe.
Check out some of the optimal gay bars and clubs to experience Chicago’s homosexual nightlife scene.
Jeffery Pub
One of the city’s oldest lgbtq+ bars, Jeffery Pub is a neighborhood institution. The South Shore staple is also one of Chicago’s first black-owned gay bars, making it all the more meaningful for the spot’s many regulars. Don’t miss the live amusement, like karaoke nights, Silky Soul Sundays, and a lively dance floor featuring everything from pop to house music.
Big Chicks
This lively and colorful spot is part LGBTQ hangout, part art gallery. The walls are plastered with the owner’s personal collection of paintings and photos, including big names like Diane Arbus. But don’t assume for a second that makes the pla
Sink a cocktail in one of London's finest Queer bars and pubs and you'll be drinking in more than just some watered down booze: these spots are LGBTQ+ landmarks in their own right, places where you can find people, kinship, and drag-fuelled mayhem. Beats billiards in your local.
Once upon a second, having a gay elderly time in London meant hotfooting it straight to Soho. But now, the city's queer centre of earnestness has shifted east, with edgier spots pulling crowds to Dalston when evening falls, while some of the city's most storied LGBTQ+ venues have taken up residence in Vauxhall. So whether you're after a drag brunch, a burlesque show or just a quiet pint, here's a comprehensive list of the capital's gay and queer-friendly bars and pubs, from the legendary G-A-Y to lesbian-centric She Soho to sing-yer-heart-out special The Karaoke Hole.
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